THE BUTCHER BLOCK KITCHEN

Name: THE BUTCHER BLOCK KITCHEN
Address: 262 E ORANGE ST, GROVELAND, FL, 34736, US
Rating: 91.5

262 E ORANGE ST, GROVELAND, FL 34736

License #4508148

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91.5 Grade B / 100

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THE BUTCHER BLOCK KITCHEN in GROVELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 19 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[32-04-4] Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups next to ice bin in server station
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -microwave panel missing on microwave on cook line -fryer cabinet door missing
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave on prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets are soiled -hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets on upright reach in freezer in kitchen -gaskets and exterior of outdoor white reach in freezer
[03A-02-5] butter blend (69F - Cold Holding)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -plastic guard in ice machine
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in upright reach in cooler in kitchen

Warning Issued
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -dish area, operator provided.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -outdoor storage area
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken behind raw beef in reach in drawers on cook line. Operator moved chicken to front.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -spray bottle of bleach, 500++, operator discarded.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -portioned pulled pork in upright reach in cooler in kitchen dated 9/10.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter blend (70F - Cold Holding), prep table in kitchen, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in cooler for quick chill.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinets are soiled -hood suppression filters over fryers -gaskets on upright reach in freezer in kitchen -gaskets and exterior of outdoor white reach in freezer
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -drink cups next to ice bin in server station
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -on prep table next to cutting board. Operator moved to lower shelf with nothing next to it.
[22-08-4] Interior of microwave on prep table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

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